Are the DPS checks for Nidhogg EX excessive?

[Normalizer]

I meant the extreme case where a person get their dps down from 1000+ to under 500 xD or get their rotation totally screwed. For example when i go titan ex unsync with friend on my SMN i like to burst the first few phases (so many instant cast) and see our blm couldnt really get their cast off :P

Beside your savage problem wasn't 1 person dps screw other dps but more like everyone too high dps screw themselves :P

Edit: also the way i wrote it was because i'm not really agree with how Yukiko use that like an excuse to defense the lazy/weak/afk-dps in a dungeon. The "laziness" wasn't caused by some party members doing extremely high dps, but the player themselves chose to be lazy.

[CookieMonsta]

The interesting thing is: Only those who beat it saying "its easier than other..."

Dude, it isn't that difficult to learn to improve your DPS. SE even gave you a tool to gauge your own performance in a fully kosher way. There are plenty of youtube videos, this very forum has a superthread for every job, and a website that cannot be named which has play by play breakdowns of every top tier player in difficult content for your perusal. There are sooo many resources at your disposal.

You wanna know whats the secret of statics? composition matters very little its 95% player skill, an excellent player will output enough DPS to clear most content regardless of job (barring ultra early prog in Savage), and you wanna know how those players got good? they studied their resources and practiced.

the DPS check for NidHogg is extreeemmeeely lenient. Any easier and it basically becomes Normal mode.

[Bourne_Endeavor]

I disagree with that last statement, what about those who say fail at 1% for example, your idea would lock them out too, remember SSS does not take into consideration class benefits from either buffs or whatever else, plus mechanics, it truly is not the best way to decide who gets in and who doesn't. Just saying. Also I don't mean this for Nidhogg alone, I mean it for anything, using SSS for an example is not the best way to go about it as it's not accurate.

Such a scenario is unlikely since you can keep consistent DPS uptime on a dummy as they aren't mechanics which may hinder your buffs. Even then, the clear could be set at say 10%. Basically, enough to say you could handle the fight from a DPS perspective.

[Yukiko]

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How do you messure your DPS?
Well... we shouldnt go further into details, its against rules...
Your post is kinda funny though. Not even knowing any details but judging and ignoring whatever doesnt fit in your thinking...

@KarstenS: Dont quote out of context please, maybe it clears things up a bit...

[Jekyll]

No. People are just garbage.

Even though this was already quoted, I feel it needs to be emphasized. Not for the insult, but the underlying message.

The DPS check on Nid X is very mild and easily managed even at 220. Proper rotation. Proper mechanic execution. These are the problems, not the DPS checks.

[NovaLevossida]

I disagree with that last statement, what about those who say fail at 1% for example, your idea would lock them out too, remember SSS does not take into consideration class benefits from either buffs or whatever else, plus mechanics, it truly is not the best way to decide who gets in and who doesn't. Just saying. Also I don't mean this for Nidhogg alone, I mean it for anything, using SSS for an example is not the best way to go about it as it's not accurate.

SSS is just a check to see if you, in isolation, at or above minimum ilevel for the fight, know your job well enough to push out enough damage so that your in-fight damage remains high enough while handling mechanics. If you fail to meet the DPS check, you need to reassess what you're doing on the job. If you're clearing the DPS check barely, you can look at clearing it faster. Jumping to excuses for failing to meet the check isn't making anyone a better player.

[Taika]

One simple fix would be to require people to do the dummy, can't kill it can't que up for the fight. Would stop the people who are clueless on their jobs from wasting 7 others ppls time in party finder and would make actually joining a learning party for a newer person not a utter waste of time.

This is a good idea!

I disagree with that last statement, what about those who say fail at 1% for example, your idea would lock them out too, remember SSS does not take into consideration class benefits from either buffs or whatever else, plus mechanics, it truly is not the best way to decide who gets in and who doesn't. Just saying. Also I don't mean this for Nidhogg alone, I mean it for anything, using SSS for an example is not the best way to go about it as it's not accurate.

SSS is meant for testing if the player is properly geared and knows their DPS rotation well enough to meet the minimum DPS check for any fight. It's meant to be completed without party buffs, food or potions. So if a DD player can't complete it, they simply don't have what it takes. And if they can't perform their rotation well enough on a non-moving target without any mechanics to worry about, how can they be expected to carry their weight in the actual fight? If they're failing at 1%, at least they don't have to improve a lot.

So I agree with this person:

SSS is just a check to see if you, in isolation, at or above minimum ilevel for the fight, know your job well enough to push out enough damage so that your in-fight damage remains high enough while handling mechanics. If you fail to meet the DPS check, you need to reassess what you're doing on the job. If you're clearing the DPS check barely, you can look at clearing it faster. Jumping to excuses for failing to meet the check isn't making anyone a better player.

[Chrolo]

While most people are talking big, i kinda curious, did any of you beat the SSS with ilvl 220 to back up your claims?

[DGladius]

While most people are talking big, i kinda curious, did any of you beat the SSS with ilvl 220 to back up your claims?

I cleared it with my i216 DRG, will post video soon. No str potion/food with slight mistakes. DRG not my main DPS job.

edit: Here is the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTX0...ature=youtu.be

[Chrolo]

I cleared it with my i216 DRG, will post video soon. No str potion/food with slight mistakes. DRG not my main DPS job.

edit: Here is the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTX0...ature=youtu.be

someone actually delivered, good job